Wednesday, June 22, 2016

101 Wedding Shower Gift Ideas

Okay, not literally 101 ideas for Wedding Showers / Bridal Showers / Groom Showers... but it is the thought that counts. We shall add more gift ideas to this list in the future.

The concept of shared husband and wife "wedding showers" is a more modern idea in which gifts for the couple are given, often in his and her varieties. This way the husband doesn't feel left out. The concept of a groom shower is a very new idea, as it is basically replacing the old bachelor party idea with a more manly gift giving event.

The lists below can also be used for buying gifts for couples, or buying generic his/hers gifts for people that maybe you don't know that well. (If you know the person better and know for example that she is into power tools / etc, maybe use the groom list instead.)

Category 1, Traditional Gifts for a Bridal Shower

Linen napkins and napkin rings

Dessert plates and bake-ware

Tea set with teapot, possibly personalized

Picture frame

Crystal vase

Champagne glasses

Cashmere blankets

Mixer

Coffee maker

Pie plate

Dish towels and China

Bedding

Barware

Platters

Cookware set

Knife set

Lingerie

Category 2, Modern Gifts for a Bridal Shower

Certificate for a spa day

Coffee-table book of her favorite vacation spot

Bathing suit for the honeymoon (get her size from the groom)

Monthly wine or flower club membership

Getting-ready robe embroidered with new last name (i.e., Mrs. Harris)

Tent for two

Breakfast-in-bed tray and pajamas

Relaxation materials: scented candles and magazine subscriptions

Travel gear

Theater tickets

Museum memberships

Luggage and honeymoon guidebooks

Beach towels and a beach bag

Cool clock

Gardening set in a cute bag

Travel shoe bag

Category 3, Modern Gifts for a Wedding Shower

Dual Activity Gifts (eg. if you know they both enjoy cycling, gifts that pertain to cycling would be a good gift, provided you know that they don't already own the items in question)

His and Hers carry on luggage

Wine Decanter or Wine Rack or Wine Trough

His and Hers Watches (possibly with built-in GPS so they can track where their spouse is).

Sexy Truth or Dare Game (or other games for couples).

Fancy Salt and Pepper Shakers

His and Hers Coffee Mugs

Personalized His and Hers Coffee Mugs (photos of the couple or their names together on the mugs)

Double Sized Travel Hammock, so they can both be lazy.

Picnic Backpack or Picnic Hamper

Gift Cards that are handy for the Honeymoon

Books titled "Two in the Kitchen, a cookbook for newlyweds" and similar titles